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FREIGHTPACK

Wooden Case, Crate and Pallet manufacturing software

End-to-End Management

From the first quotation to the final delivery note.

Dynamic Design

Create designs based on weight capacity and internal dimensions—not rigid templates.

Total Financial Control

Automated P&L reporting, accruals, and seamless CSV exports to your existing accounting software.

Bespoke Adaptation

Customised reports, forms, and modules to match your specific branding and operational DNA.

Product

Freightpack

FREIGHTPACK: The Ultimate Engineering & Costing Suite for Case Makers

Precision is the difference between profit and loss in industrial packaging. FREIGHTPACK is a high-performance comprehensive module designed specifically for the manufacture, quotation, and costing of timber cases, crates, pallets, and allied items.

Unlike almost all industry specific, limited market software FREIGHTPACK has full commercial functionality it is an additional module to our flagship FASTFREIGHT freight forwarding program.

Whether you are a dedicated packing case crate, pallet or flight case manufacturer or a freight forwarder providing integrated packing services, FREIGHTPACK automates the "heavy lifting" of your administrative and technical workflows and automates the process of quotations for known previously supplied products, even on line!

Why FREIGHTPACK?

FREIGHTPACK has full commercial functionality. This system offers a unique advantage it speaks the language of both the shop floor and the international shipping lane.

End-to-End Management: From the first quotation to the final delivery note. Part orders can be shipped and invoiced at any point.

Dynamic Design: Create your own designs based on weight capacity and internal dimensions FREIGHTPACK does not provide templates, rather unlimited desgin potential training free of charge!

Total Financial Control: Automated P&L reporting, accruals, and seamless CSV flie exports to your existing accounting software.

Bespoke Adaptation: LSL customize reports, forms, and modules to match your specific branding and corporate image.

Granular Costing & Automated Precision

Stop relying on "guestimates." FREIGHTPACK calculates your true costs down to a fraction of a second and the penny.

1. Material & Fastener Management

Assign costs by cubic metre, square foot, linear measurement.

The cost and quantity of every nail, screw or staple can be included or charged as a percentage of timber material cost, to calculate automated assembly pricing based on specific joint requirements. nails per joint!

2. Automated Cutting Costs

Define cutting times up to three decimal places per timber profile or board thickness.

The system automatically totals your hourly rate per case for cutting and/or assembly, ensuring your labour recovery is always accurate. Offsite labour and transport costs can be included per order.

3. Smart Assembly Logic

Calculate assembly time based on the size and type of fastening used and pieces per joint.

Automatically factor in the surface area of case linings and foam (plus wastage) to ensure every component is accounted for.

Key Features for Modern Manufacturers

Design & Production

One-Click: Generate production sheets, cutting lists, and images instantly.

Raw Material Control: Real-time stock count and valuation for raw materials and finished goods.

Quoting & Ordering

Instant Conversion: A quotation is produced as an order, once confirmed a single click makes it live and updates the raw materials count

Markup Flexibility: Apply percentage markups over true costs or adjust sales prices manually.

Logistics & Forwarding

Hazardous Goods: Dangerous goods notes production included in FREIGHTPACK.

FASTFREIGHT Sync: Integration with FASTFREIGHT for international freight forwarding.

Expand Your Digital Reach

Web Integration: Let your customers specify quantity and dimensions for previously ordered cases crates and pallets online utilising our Quote and Book web app.

White-Label Documentation: All outputs (PDF or Excel) feature your logo and branding for a professional, cohesive customer experience.

Feature

Quotation Speed

Labor Costing

Wastage Tracking

Design Logic

Documentation

Logistics Sync

Manual / Basic Spreadsheets

Minutes to hours; prone to manual errors.

Estimated or averaged across jobs.

Often overlooked or roughly guessed.

Rigid templates; slow to adjust.

Manual typing of Cutting Sheets & BOMs.

Separate systems for packing and shipping.

FREIGHTPACK Solution

Instant: One-click conversion from design to quote.

Precision: Calculated to 2 decimal places per cut/fastening.

Automated: UOM area calculations include wastage factors.

Dynamic: Designs scale by weight capacity and dimensions.

Auto-Generated: Professional specs, images, and DGNs.

Unified: Fully integrated with FASTFREIGHT & Customs.

Technical Specification Sheet

1. Calculation Engine

Units of Measure: Supports Cubic Metre (m3), Square Foot (ft2), and Linear measurements.

Precision Timing: Labour costing calculated in seconds (up to 3 decimal places) for cutting and assembly.

Fastener Logic: Automatic nail/screw count based on specific joint types and timber profiles.

2. Output & Integration

File Formats: Direct export to Excel, PDF, and CSV.

Accounting Compatibility: Seamless data transfer to Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, and other CSV-compliant systems.

Imaging: Integration of custom product design images and customer-specific cargo photos.

3. Operational Modules

Inventory Control: Real-time valuation of raw timber, sheet materials, fasteners, and finished stock.

Compliance: Full support for Hazardous Goods documentation (DGN) and specialized packing instructions.

Subcontracting: Automated haulier instructions and subcontractor invoice verification.

The Client: "Elite Timber Enclosures"

A mid-sized manufacturer specialized in custom machinery crates. They were struggling with inconsistent quoting and invisible labour costs.

The "Before" (The Problem)

The Quote Gap: Sales staff estimated timber usage but often forgot to account for the exact number of fasteners or the specific wastage of sheet materials.

The Labor Leak: Cutting and assembly times were "guessed" based on previous jobs. On complex builds, the company was consistently losing 15% in unbilled labour.

The Paper Trail: Every time a design changed by 10cm, the foreman had to manually recalculate the cutting sheets, leading to errors on the shop floor.

The "After" with FREIGHTPACK (The Solution)

Step 1: Precision Engineering The team entered their raw material costs into FREIGHTPACK. Instead of guessing, they assigned a specific "cut time" to their CNC saw and a "firing time" for their pneumatic nailers.

Step 2: The 60-Second Quote When a client requested a crate for a 2-ton generator, the salesperson entered the dimensions and weight capacity. FREIGHTPACK automatically:

Selected the appropriate timber profile.

Calculated the exact linear meters and sheet wastage.

Applied the labour cost for every cut and every nail.

Result: A 100% accurate, professional PDF quote sent to the client in under a minute.

Step 3: Seamless Production Upon approval, a single click generated the Cutting Sheet and Bill of Materials. The shop floor received a clear image of the design and exact measurements, eliminating "re-works" due to manual calculation errors.

Step 4: Financial Clarity Once the job was shipped, the data was exported directly to their accounting software. The management team could see a real-time Profit & Loss report for that specific job, confirming they hit their 25% margin target.

The Bottom Line

By switching to FREIGHTPACK, Elite Timber Enclosures reduced their quoting time by 80% and increased their overall profit margin by 12% simply by capturing the "hidden" costs of fasteners and labour.

Does FREIGHTPACK require me to use FASTFREIGHT?

No. While FREIGHTPACK was built as a specialized module of our FASTFREIGHT ecosystem, it functions perfectly as a standalone application for manufacturers who only handle case, crate, and pallet production.

Can I export data to my current accounting software?

Yes. FREIGHTPACK generates seamless CSV exports for sales and purchase invoices, making it compatible with almost any modern accounting system, including Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks.

Is the software cloud-based or local?

We offer flexible deployment options to suit your security and accessibility needs. Contact our technical team to discuss the best setup for your facility.

How does the system calculate "true cost" for labour?

Unlike basic spreadsheets that use "flat fees," FREIGHTPACK allows you to assign a specific time (down to two decimal places) for every cut of timber and every fastener used. When you input your hourly labour rate, the system calculates the exact cost based on the complexity of the design.

Can I use my own custom case designs?

Absolutely. The system is designed to recreate your existing proprietary designs using your specific raw materials. You aren't locked into templates; you build the logic that fits your workshop.

Does it handle international shipping requirements?

Yes. For manufacturers who are also forwarders, the system integrates hazardous goods data, produces DGNs (Dangerous Goods Notes), and can link directly with shipping lines and Customs.

What if I need a specific report or form that isn't in the box?

Adaptation is at the core of what we do. We can provide customized reports, integrated company logos, and even develop entirely new modules under special order to match your unique workflow.

Can my customers order directly through my website?

Yes. We offer a "Quote and Book" web application adaptation. This allows your clients to input dimensions and quantities for your "standard" cases online, generating an instant quote or order that feeds directly into your system.

Onboarding: 4 Steps to Your First Automated Quote

Transitioning your workshop to FREIGHTPACK is a streamlined process. Here is how we get your facility up and running:

Step 1: Define Your "DNA" (Raw Materials)

First, you’ll input your inventory. Instead of just "timber," you’ll categorize by species, grade, and dimensions.

Unit of Measure: Set costs per cubic meter, square foot, or linear length.

Fasteners: Add your nails, screws, and staples with costs calculated to three decimal places.

Consumables: Input linings, foils, and foams with their associated wastage percentages.

Step 2: Calibrate Your Workshop (Labor & Timing)

This is where the "magic" happens. You’ll set the baseline for your shop’s efficiency:

Cutting Time: Assign a second-count (e.g., 4.50 seconds) for a standard cross-cut on specific timber profiles.

Assembly Time: Define how long it takes to drive a single 90mm nail versus a 50mm screw.

Hourly Rates: Set your overhead and labour rates to ensure every second of work is billed.

Step 3: Build Your Design Logic

You don't need to draw every box from scratch. You’ll create "Smart Templates" based on your existing designs:

Dynamic Scaling: Tell the system how the base, sides, and ends interact.

Weight Capacity: Define the maximum load for a specific design style.

Branding: Upload your logo so it appears on every production sheet and invoice automatically.

Step 4: The "First Click" Production

Once your data is in, you're ready to go:

Input: Enter the internal dimensions of the cargo.

Select: Pick your design template.

Generate: With one click, FREIGHTPACK produces the Cutting Sheet, BOM, and Customer Quote.

Implementation Support

Remember, we don't just send you a link and walk away. Our team specializes in Customized Adaptation. If your workflow requires a specific module or a unique reporting form, we build it into your onboarding phase. Within reason all is included in your ongoing support, manince and upgrade for life monthly fee.

Key Features

  • You replicate your own case designs
  • Your own raw materials lists are included
  • Cutting and assembly costs can be automated in the design
  • Costing can be detailed to a single staple
  • Additional non-stock items easily incorporated into a quotation or order
  • All documents produced to your corporate branding
  • Your own images are incorporated into the listings and documentation
  • Customers images and notes are incorporated into the documents
  • A full range of printed or emailed documents
  • Air and Sea Dangerous Goods Notes generated
  • Job costing for the products, packing, local delivery or international forwarding
  • Shipment instructions e mailed to hauliers or international forwarders
  • Orders can be received as an electronic file
  • Cutting File integration with automated saws
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